Remembering
05/07/2021 02:30:00 PM
Notices about deaths connected to B'nai Zion can be found here.
Yizkor lists (which include Obituaries) can be found HERE.
May their memories be for blessings. .זכרונם לברכה
May Her Memory Be A Blessing: Funeral Details for Gabriele Kappers 11amTOMORROW (Wed 5/28)
05/27/2025 03:49:05 PM
From Agudath Achim:
The funeral for Mrs. Gabriele Kappers - Gavriel Bat Nahman will be held TOMORROW, Wednesday, May 28 - Rosh Hodesh Nissan, at 11 a.m. at the Agudath Achim Cemetery at the corner of Yale Ave. and Walnut St.
Gabriele died Friday evening, May 23. Some of you may have had discussions with her over the years about rescuing dogs.
Rabbi Laor is officiating, and Rabbi Jana is assisting, since Gabriele studied with her occasionally.
We would appreciate your participation so we can count on a minyan.
May her memory be a blessing. May her family be consoled.
Condolences to the Family of Rita Rabinowitz (Chapel service TODAY; Burial Wednesday)
05/19/2025 10:28:15 AM
It is with sadness that we let you know that Rita Rabinowitz, age 91, of Bossier City, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
The family will be greeting guests for visitation on Monday, May 19, 2025 from 3:00 PM until time for the service that honors her memory at 4:00 PM in the Chapel of Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home, 601 Hwy 80, Haughton, Louisiana 71037 with Rabbi Jana De Benedetti officiating. The service will be available to view on YouTube. (Note that the link is unlisted - you must have the link to watch the service.)
Interment will take place on the grounds of Hill Crest Memorial Park, 601 Hwy 80, Haughton, Louisiana 71037, Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM.
The obituary will be available to read on the Funeral Home site HERE, and the B'nai Zion Yizkor page.
May her memory be a blessing. May her family be consoled.
FINAL DETAILS for Gary Yellen's Funeral and Zoom Stream
04/22/2025 01:23:45 PM
Gary Yellen died this past Shabbat afternoon, April 19, 2025, (21 Nisan 5785) .
The funeral will be conducted on Tuesday, April 22, by both Rabbi David Laor and Rabbi Dr. Jana De Benedetti at Agudath Achim Cemetery at the corner of Yale and Walnut Avenue.
The funeral service will be streamed on Zoom. CLICK HERE to join the Zoom. (Meeting ID= 318 861 2122 / Passcode = 2025). Zoom participants should stay muted during the service, please.
A 5pm shiva minyan will be held in-person only at 102 Deville Place 71115.
His obituary can be read HERE.
May his memory be a blessing. May his family be consoled.
CORRECTION: Gary Yellen's (z"l) funeral is 2pm April 22 GRAVESIDE ONLY
04/20/2025 06:06:40 PM
We regret to inform you of the passing of Gary Yellen this past Shabbat afternoon, April 19, 2025, (21 Nisan 5785) .
Services will be conducted on Tuesday, April 22, by both Rabbi David Laor and Rabbi Dr. Jana De Benedetti and will begin at 2pm at Rose-Neath Funeral home at 1815 Marshall Street. The funeral will continue at Agudath Achim Cemetery at the corner of Yale and Walnut Avenue.
May his memory be a blessing. May his family be consoled.
Condolences to the family and Friends of Gary Yellen
04/20/2025 04:09:50 PM
We regret to inform you of the passing of Gary Yellen this past Shabbat afternoon, April 19, 2025, (21 Nisan 5785) .
Services will be conducted on Tuesday, April 22, by both Rabbi David Laor and Rabbi Dr. Jana De Benedetti and will begin at 2pm at Rose-Neath Funeral home at 1815 Marshall Street. The funeral will continue at Agudath Achim Cemetery at the corner of Yale and Walnut Avenue.
May his memory be a blessing. May his family be consoled.
Condolences to the Family of Amy Morris. Funeral will 9am Sunday 6/16/24
06/13/2024 11:12:05 PM
It is with sadness that we let you know that our oldest congregant, Amy Morris, died Wednesday, June 12. Amy would have been 98 in August. She was a past president of the B'nai Zion Sisterhood.
Her obituary can be read HERE.
A graveside service will be held 9am Sunday, June 16, 2023 at the B'nai Zion section of Greenwood Cemetery (on Stoner Avenue). Rabbi Jana will be officiating.
May her memory be a blessing. May her family be consoled.
Condolences to John Aronstein for his father's death
05/02/2024 04:13:54 PM
Condolences to John Aronstein and his family for the death of his father, Audrey M. Aronstein Jr. who died Friday, April 26, 2024. The obituary can be seen here.
May his memory be a blessing. May his family be consoled.
Condolences to Hollie Nash for her father's death
02/15/2024 03:20:21 PM
Condolences to Hollie Nash and her family for the death of her father, James Crowder who died January 18, 2024.
May his memory be a blessing. May his family be consoled.
Condolences to the Family of David Siegel. Funeral will 2pm Sunday 12/31/2023
12/29/2023 01:57:33 PM
From Agudath Achim:
We are saddened to learn of the passing of David M. Siegel. He was the brother of Daniel Siegel and the son of the late Dr. Burton and Patricia Siegel. The obituary can be seen here.
A graveside service for David Michael Siegel, 58, will be held Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 2pm at Agudath Achim Cemetery, at the corner of Walnut and Yale, Shreveport, Louisiana.
Officiating the service will be Rabbi Dr. Jana L. DeBenedetti.
For those who cannot attend, the services with be streamed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?
A Reception will be held at Agudath Achim Social Hall immediately following the grave side services beginning 3:30pm (time approximate).
May his memory be a blessing. May his family be consoled.
Condolences to Buddy & Sue Rubensteinn for the death of their daughter, Kathy
12/19/2023 01:28:08 PM
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of Kathy Rubenstein. She died yesterday after battling cancer since 2021. She was 59 years old.
She was the beloved daughter of Sue and David "Buddy" Rubenstein, and the sister of Bonnie and Sam.
There will not be a public funeral service.
There is an article about her hope and struggles HERE.
When Kathy was diagnosed with cancer, she established The Kathy Rubenstein Women’s Cancer Fund which has been established to support patient care, education, and research. More details can be found HERE.
May her memory be a blessing. May her family be consoled.
Condolences to the Family of Nettie Campbell Nuckolls. Funeral will 1pm TODAY 11/27/2023
11/27/2023 09:44:49 AM
It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Nettie Campbell Nuckolls. She was 100 years old.
She was the beloved mother of Leroy Nuckolls Jr. (Peggy), and grandmother of Grant Nuckolls (Ann).
The full obituary can be read HERE. The obituary can also be found on the B'nai Zion Yizkor page HERE.
A private graveside service will be held today, Monday, November 27, 2023 at Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent Ave., Shreveport, Louisiana at 1:00 p.m. Officiating the service will be Minister Ed Cooper.
May her memory be a blessing. May her family be consoled.
Condolences to the Family and Friends of Norman R. Lepow
10/03/2023 01:31:10 PM
It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Norman Lepow, Monday, October 2, 2023. The family had a private burial.
He was the husband of the late Sophie Greenberg Lepow. The full obituary can be read HERE. The obituary can also be found on the B'nai Zion Yizkor page HERE.
May his memory be a blessing. May his family be consoled.
Condolences to the Family and Friends of Lt. Col. Phillipp R. Blaufuss
08/24/2023 03:14:26 PM
It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Lt. Col. Phillip R. Blaufuss.
He was the husband of the late Anita Blaufuss*, and the father of Lee Ann Evans*, and Sheryl Marlowe. The full obituary can be read HERE. The obituary can also be found on the B'nai Zion Yizkor page HERE.
The family will have a visitation at Rose Neath Funeral Home (1815 Marshall St., Shreveport) 5-7pm Tuesday, September 5. There will be a Celebration of Life in the chapel at the funeral home, 9:30am Wednesday, September 6, which will be followed by military honors and burial at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Keithville, Louisiana. Rabbi Jana will officiate.
May his memory be a blessing. May his family be consoled.
*indicates member of B'nai Zion.
Condolences to the Family of Daryl Muslow. Service will 10am Sunday May 28, 2023 at B'nai Zion
05/26/2023 02:48:32 PM
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of Daryl Muslow.
The full obituary can be read HERE. The obituary can also be found on the B'nai Zion Yizkor page HERE.
There will be a Memorial Service 10am Sunday, May 28, 2023 in the B'nai Zion sanctuary, followed by a reception to visit with the family. The family will have a private burial.
May his memory be a blessing. May his family be consoled.
Condolences to the Family of Paula Cornelious / Funeral information from Agudath Achim
05/17/2023 04:47:08 PM
It is with sadness that we share that Paula Schorr Cornelious passed away yesterday in her sleep, surrounded by her family.
She and her daughter, Kim Wynn, ran Camp Chai for a few years. Her son is Mark Cornelious. Her husband, Bill, died less than a year ago. Paula's full obituary can be read HERE.
The graveside funeral will be 2pm TOMORROW, Thursday, May 18 at the Agudath Achim Cemetery at the intersection of Yale and Walnut Streets. Rabbi Jana will officiate.
May her memory be a blessing. May her family be consoled.
Condolences to the Family of Julius "Jay" Gamm. Funeral will 1pm TODAY 3/19/23
03/19/2023 08:11:18 AM
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of Julius "Jay" Gamm. He died peacefully yesterday.
The full obituary can be read HERE. The obituary can also be found on the B'nai Zion Yizkor page HERE.
The graveside funeral will be 1pm TODAY at the B'nai Zion section of Greenwood Cemetery on Stoner Avenue.
May his memory be a blessing. May his family be consoled.
